• Full time ongoing position (part time considered (minimum 0.8 FTE))
• Salary based on experience, range: $122,401 - $155,782 (pro rata) plus super

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role:

We are seeking an engaging and dynamic people manager to lead our dedicated team of legal and support staff servicing the Wimmera region. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of legal assistance services and form part of Victoria Legal Aid’s (VLA) collective leadership team.

You will lead our Horsham based team to ensure there is a high quality and a responsive legal service to the community, working across a range of practice areas, including criminal, civil and family, youth and children’s law. You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, manage local stakeholder relationships, and contribute to driving systemic justice reform to VLA’s clients.

Why Horsham?

Proudly sitting on the lands of the Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Jupagulk, Wergaia and Wotjobaluk Peoples, Horsham is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. Boasting such iconic attractions like the Gariwerd National Park (Grampians) and the Pyrenees wine region.

If you are one for regional charm and attractions like affordable housing, opportunities for activities and regular community events then this is the city for you.

About you:

As our ideal candidate, you are:

• An experienced people manager who inspires confidence, builds rapport and has the ability to drive change, and develop the skills and expertise of a diverse team.
• A strategic thinker with a dedicated focus on social justice and a commitment to delivering high quality legal services.
• A culturally safe and inclusive leader who continually strives towards improving client services through guiding and managing your people and your resources effectively.
• Able to manage a regional office budget, staff resourcing and other regional planning as required.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory)

Don’t meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you’re excited about this role but your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid:

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits:

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid work from home & office model.

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing.
• Relocation assistance can be provided.

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team using the subject line: Regional Manager - Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Lauren Galvin, Associate Director, South West on (03) 9269 0481.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Other relevant information:

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

A position description is attached.